Burden and characteristics of HIV infection among female sex workers in Kampala, Uganda – a respondent-driven sampling survey

Burden and characteristics of HIV infection among female sex workers in Kampala, Uganda – a respondent-driven sampling survey

Abstract Background Sex workers in Uganda are at significant risk for HIV infection. We characterized the HIV epidemic among Kampala female sex workers (FSW). Methods We used respondent-driven sampling to sample FSW aged 15+ years who reported having sold sex to men in the preceding 30 days; collect...

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Main Authors: Wolfgang Hladik, Andrew L. Baughman, David Serwadda, Jordan W. Tappero, Rachel Kwezi, Namakula D. Nakato, Joseph Barker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Female sex workers
HIV
STI
Kampala
Uganda
RDS
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4428-z

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